We started off the week dry and chilly, but this morning was warm, humid, and grey as the clouds return to South MS again. We still saw a bit of sun this morning, but skies will continue to darken as we head through the day and into the weekend, eventually bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Today those chances…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — A local 13-year-old musical prodigy with big dreams is releasing his own songs and performing across the coast. We sat down with Lennon Gainey at the Lady May in Ocean Springs to learn more about his journey in music. Gainey may be just 13 years old, but he’s already making his mark in music. He…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- April is known as National Donate Life Month, a time to celebrate and honor those who have given the gift of life through organ donations. Here on the coast, Memorial Health System is encouraging South Mississippians to become organ donors. National Donate Life Month was established in 2003 as a way to raise awareness for the process…
For the first Class 7A playoff game of the year we’re taking you to Greyhound stadium as the Ocean Springs Greyhounds host the Petal Panthers. The Panthers got an early lead with Dawson Dykes hitting a leadoff single and scoring on a passed ball. The Greyhounds responded quickly with two runs of their own in the bottom of the first…
It was an amazing morning at St. Patrick Catholic high school as a Fighting Irish trio heads to the next level! First up, St. Patrick girls’ golfer Sofie Humer is officially continuing her career on the links! The state champion is taking her talents to Christian Brothers University. Next up is the stone wall of the Fighting Irish soccer program,…
It was a Wednesday night for the history books here in Popvegas as the 2026 Pearl River baseball team etched their name in the history books not once but twice in back-to-back games. In game one, the Wildcats clinched back-to-back-to-back MACCC titles for the first time in program history after a tight 6-5 win over No. 2 East Central Community…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting another youth skate clinic this Saturday. The clinic starts at noon and runs until 2 at the Biloxi DIY Park on Hopkins Boulevard. This is a chance for youth skaters to learn and seek assistance in a safe environment. These lessons are free for those 15 and younger. Any kids…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — After years of renovations, an iconic Gulfport fixture is now back to its former glory. The Markham Hotel was established in 1926 as one of the premiere boutique hotels in the southeast. It was transformed into office buildings in the 1970s before suffering damage during Hurricane Katrina and sitting unoccupied for years. Now, the city can…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is looking to the future with a new plan to enhance its coastal beauty. City council members met Tuesday to discuss a beautification master plan along with a proposal to honor a local hero. Biloxi City Council members gathered Tuesday afternoon, focused on improving the city’s look and feel for both residents and…
It’s a nice, quiet night ahead with mostly clear skies and temps dropping into the upper 60s—overall really comfortable. Friday looks pretty solid too. We’ll see a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the upper 70s. It’ll feel a touch more humid, but still a great way to wrap up the workweek. Late Friday night, a few isolated…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A 2018 Jackson County bicycle, pedestrian, and trails master plan is officially back on the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen’s agenda. The board discussed the matter at Tuesday’s meeting as pedestrian and cyclist safety becomes an increasing priority. The next step is to formally set a date for a workshop to allow for public comment and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A local high school robotics team is headed to the world stage after an impressive season of competition. Gulfport High School’s Team Fusion 364 has earned a spot at the First Robotics World Championship in Houston. After months of designing, building, and competing, Gulfport High’s Team Fusion 364 is now taking their talents to the global stage….
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Hancock County School District leaders are praising the quick thinking of Hancock Middle School students during dismissal Wednesday. The district says a bus driver suffered a medical emergency while the bus was moving. The students immediately jumped into action to make sure the bus stopped safely and called emergency services so the driver could get medical attention….
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs celebrated a big milestone Thursday as its first Chick-Fil-A location opened, drawing large crowds and hungry Mississippians eager to join in the celebration. Long lines formed as soon as doors opened Thursday morning, with many arriving in cow costumes as the store offered a free entrée or kids meal for those…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After significant debate and public input this week, Gulfport City Council members voted to reject a proposal to close two railroad crossings in the Lyman area. The two crossings are at Third Street as well as a more heavily traveled crossing at John Clark Road, west of Highway 49 and north of O’Neal Road. At Tuesday’s public…
The District Attorney’s Office for the 2nd Circuit Court District of Mississippi is hosting a candlelight vigil next week in recognition of National Crime Victim Week. Assistant District Attorney Matthew Burrell joins us with more. The vigil takes place April 28 from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Gulfport. For more information, call 228-865-4003. Categories: Local…
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is inviting the Coast to take part in their local artist program. This is a chance to exhibit and sell work at the Traveler Café as well as leading workshops. Joining us with the details is Katy Simmons-Carroll. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Traveler Cafe, Walter Anderson museum of Art
Sometimes life has a funny way of changing directions, but a lot of the time it also leads you to exactly where you should be. That’s the story of one of the best female athletes d’Iberville has ever seen, Kaelyn McKenzie, commonly known as KK. McKenzie has been a competitor all her life, dedicating most of her early years to…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Woolmarket Library is kicking off Ecosystem Month, using April to offer environmentally focused programs. Branch Manager Kyla Grace joins us in studio with more. The Buzz and Books event takes place April 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Woolmarket Library
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Some high school seniors from across the coast will feel a little more comfortable financially when they start college in the fall thanks to scholarships from AlphaCare Urgent Care in Ocean Springs. Twelve high school seniors came together at AlphaCare in Ocean Springs on Wednesday to accept their $2,500 scholarships to help with college expenses….
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- WXXV News 25’s Spencer Pullen is trading the anchor desk in for a much hotter job! We are about to find out if Spencer has what it takes to be a Gulfport firefighter! We take a look at his first day on the job in this week’s ‘Clocking in with Spencer.’ Categories: Clocking In, Featured, Local News…
In Ocean Springs, the brand-new Chick-fil-A on Bienville Blvd. hosted it’s grand opening. The community was invited to a Move-In Day Party, where guests who wore cow costumes received a free meal. The Chick-fil-A is officially open with normal business hours, and Asia Ellis was there live with the details. Categories: Local News Tags: chick-fil-a, Chicken, fast food, Ocean Springs,…
We have to share this amazing news from the Humane Society of South Mississippi! If you tuned in Wednesday, you saw our Pet of the Week segment featuring Goldie. She was full of energy and love. She has been adopted! Every part of her time in the study was filled with fun and laughs, playing with her toy bone before…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team is sharing details on an overnight boat fire. The fire happened at Shingle Mill Landing around 9 last night. Firefighters arrived to find a shrimp boat heavily involved with fire. Several fire protection boats were used for the fire attack. The Pascagoula Fire Department also responded with their own boat….